Palestinian state

Slovenia's Prime Minister Janez Janša has formed a new government, reversing policies of former leader Robert Golob, including shifting diplomatic recognition to Jerusalem and supporting Trump-like conservative reforms. Janša also pledged to reduce immigration, cut government regulations, and strengthen military aid to Ukraine.

Hamas says it will begin disarming if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, as part of a U.S.-brokered deal. However, implementation faces challenges, including Hamas' conditional heavy weapons disarmament tied to a Palestinian state and Israel's reluctance to withdraw ahead of elections.

Hamas agrees to disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza as part of a U.S.-brokered deal, but implementation faces challenges due to conditional requirements and political obstacles. Israel has not officially commented, and experts doubt both sides will comply ahead of Israel's elections.

Hamas has agreed to disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza as part of a U.S.-brokered deal. However, implementation faces challenges, including Hamas's demand for Palestinian statehood and Israel's reluctance to concede ahead of elections.

Hamas stated it will begin disarming if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. The agreement, announced by President Trump, requires phased implementation and faces challenges due to Israel's lack of official comment and Hamas' conditional demands tied to Palestinian statehood.

US President Donald Trump made his nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia conditional on Riyadh normalizing relations with Israel. The agreement allows Saudi to build nuclear power plants using US technology, potentially enabling an enrichment program, but faces criticism over Middle East arms race risks.

US President Donald Trump conditioned a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia on the kingdom recognizing Israel, causing turmoil just a day after the agreement was signed. Saudi Arabia has resisted joining the Abraham Accords with Israel, insisting on a pathway to a Palestinian state following the Gaza conflict.

Trump says the Saudi nuclear deal depends on relations with Israel. The Crown prince has insisted any rapprochement with Israel would depend on steps towards establishing a Palestinian state.

Colombia and Slovenia recognized a Palestinian state and are relocating their embassies to Jlem. The political shift toward pro-Israel conservative governments is seen as positive for Israel, though local Jews remain cautious about domestic impacts.

The government allocated $431 million last month for 34 new West Bank settlements, with Ministers Smotrich and Strock calling it a 'day of celebration.' The plan is described as 'killing' the possibility of a Palestinian state.

Andy Burnham apologized for Labour's Gaza policy, criticizing Keir Starmer's approach and vowing to address Israeli settler violence and trade with settlements. The article highlights Burnham's stance on Palestine as a moral priority despite domestic challenges and Labour MPs' support for his leadership.

Belgium may recognize Palestinian statehood following Hamas's agreement to relinquish control of Gaza, a key condition set by Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot. The move aligns with recent recognitions by Spain, Ireland, Norway, the UK, Canada, Australia, France, and Portugal.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ruled out the possibility of a Palestinian state if he returns to power, stating there is 'no room for two states' between the sea and the Jordan River. He also highlighted a framework agreement with Lebanon as a 'historic accomplishment' that recognizes Israel's right to maintain a security zone in southern Lebanon.

Protesters in Washington, D.C., held the Next250 rally on June 27, 2026, to counter President Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 programming. The event, organized by advocacy groups, featured a 'Declaration of Interdependence' and demands for policies including stricter gun laws, a $25 federal minimum wage, and universal voting rights for the formerly incarcerated.

Norway's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed a bill to ban trade with Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine, citing their violation of international law and obstruction of peace. The proposal would prohibit Norwegian exports to and imports from these settlements in the West Bank.

Norway is preparing legislation to ban all trade with Israeli settlements, which will undergo three months of consultations before a vote. The Foreign Minister stated that these 'colonies undermine the very foundations of the Palestinian state.'

Britain, Canada, France, and Norway announced coordinated sanctions against Israeli networks linked to violence in the West Bank. The sanctions target groups involved in financing, enabling, or carrying out settler violence, which diplomats say undermines prospects for a Palestinian state.

Lebanese president Aoun urges Israel to pursue talks over war and refuses to meet Netanyahu until a deal is signed. He states any agreement would be a non-aggression pact, not a peace deal, with normalization of ties conditional on a Palestinian state.

The Knesset passed a law granting tax benefits to dozens of West Bank settlements. The law is claimed by Smotrich to prevent a Palestinian state, while the opposition accuses the finance minister of diverting funds to a voter base ahead of elections and neglecting the north.

Democrats face internal divisions over Israel's military actions and AIPAC's influence during the DNC meeting. Resolutions on military aid limits and Palestinian state recognition were debated, with polls showing declining support for Israel among Democrats. Criticism of Israel's actions and AIPAC's role highlights ongoing tensions within the party.

Democrats face internal divisions over Israel's military actions and AIPAC's influence during the DNC meeting. Resolutions on Palestinian state recognition, military aid limits, and dark money targeting were debated, reflecting growing anti-Israel sentiment among some party members.